IBM 2498-B24/24E 24-Port 8GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch

IBM 24-Port 8GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch (Model 2498-B24/24E) The IBM 24-Port 8GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch delivers blazing performance for modern storage networks, combining high throughput with robust reliability. Designed to support enterprise dat... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 2498-B24/24E
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 20.00lb

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IBM 24-Port 8GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch (Model 2498-B24/24E)

The IBM 24-Port 8GB Fibre Channel SAN Switch delivers blazing performance for modern storage networks, combining high throughput with robust reliability. Designed to support enterprise data centers and mission-critical applications, this switch scales effortlessly as your infrastructure grows.

Key Features

24 full-duplex 8Gbps Fibre Channel ports for maximum bandwidth
Zero-copy architecture reduces CPU overhead and latency
Intelligent traffic management with Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees
Built-in redundancy: dual power supplies, redundant fans, and hot-swap components
Scalable fabric expansion via additional 8Gbps or 16Gbps modules
Comprehensive diagnostics and remote management through IBM OpenManage integration

Technical Specifications

Port count: 24 (full-duplex)
Port speed: 8 Gigabits per second (Gbps) each
Forwarding rate: up to 192 Gbps total throughput
Latency: < 1 microsecond
Power consumption: 75 Watts under full load
Dimensions: 1.2 inches high x 11.4 inches wide x 5.0 inches deep (standard 19-inch rack)
Weight: 8.3 pounds
Operating temperature: 10 to 50 degrees Celsius
Operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Applications

Enterprise storage area networks requiring high capacity and low latency
Virtualized environments where consistent I/O performance is critical
High-performance computing clusters with large data throughput needs
Backup and disaster recovery infrastructures that demand reliable, scalable connectivity
Data center consolidation projects seeking to reduce cabling complexity while increasing bandwidth

This IBM SAN Switch empowers your organization to deliver fast, dependable storage services. Its robust design, coupled with advanced traffic management, ensures your data moves quickly and securely across the network.